Sonya Williams
Dec 23, 2020
Sonya Jean Williams, 51, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 24, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 4:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation until 5:30.
She is survived by her father, Frank D. Williams; brothers, Derreck Williams (Katherine) and Edward Williams; nephews, Douglas and Samuel Williams, all of Goldsboro; aunts and uncles, Jewel Dunn (Bobby), Thelma...
Ivey Harris
Dec 23, 2020
Ivey McKenley Harris, Sr., 84, of Elm City, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 1:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired as service manager at the former George Hicks Chrysler-Plymouth and lab manager at Insco Labs.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Edwards...
Janet Pittman
Dec 21, 2020
Janet Davis Pittman, 84, of Wilson, died Monday, December 21, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 12 Noon, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 9:30 – 11:00 AM.
Janet was a member of Connect Church and retired from the Wilson County School System.
She is survived by her husband, Royce J....
Clifton Whitley
Dec 21, 2020
Clifton Randolph Whitley, 70, of Wilson, died Monday, December 21, 2020.
The funeral was held Wednesday at Black Creek Cemetery.
He is survived by his son, Randy Whitley (Tracy) of High Point; step-daughters, Renee Hobert (Chris) of Charlotte and Tammy Brown of Greensboro; brothers, James Whitley (Caroline) of Black Creek and Wayne Whitley (Vicky) of...
Royce Skinner
Dec 20, 2020
Royce Carroll Skinner, 77, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 20, 2020.
Graveside service, Thursday, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted by Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Watkins.
Royce and his wife, Andra, owned and operated The Skinner Agency, Inc. for over 35 years. He served in the US Air Force. Royce will be remembered by his...
Doris Dail
Dec 16, 2020
Doris Matthews Dail, 94, of Wilson, daughter of Wiley and Mamie Hayes Matthews, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Brian Center, Wilson.
A service for the family will be held at a later date.
She was retired Office Manager at Heilig-Meyers Furniture Co in Wilson.
She is survived by her son, Ralph Lee...
Edward Styles
Dec 16, 2020
Edward Styles, 93, of Wilson, scholar and wordsmith, known for his love of literature, art, and poetry, died on December 16, 2020.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date when the family can all be together.
Born in East Chicago, Indiana, Ed was the youngest son of William and Carrie Styles....
Dick Cozart
Dec 14, 2020
Ula Hubert “Dick” Cozart III died Monday, December 14, 2020.
The son of the late Janet Riley and U.H. Cozart, Jr., he was born in Wilson November 8, 1933 and lived his entire life there with the exception of his high school, college and military years.
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, a church service...
Beth Fleetwood
Dec 12, 2020
Beth Lennon Fleetwood, 91, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro.
A service for the family will be at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh.
In lieu of flowers, build the future by donating to the Southside Baptist Building Fund, 4948 Carter Rd, Elm City, NC 27822.
Mrs....
Charles Gardner
Dec 11, 2020
Charles F. Gardner, 93, of Wilson, died Friday, December 11, 2020.
The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Gardner had been married for 67 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the years of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife,...
Janice Barnes
Dec 11, 2020
Janice Taylor Barnes, 78, of Lucama, died Friday, December 11, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 11:00AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Friends may visit at 3115 Westshire Dr N, Wilson.
She graduated from Lucama High School and went on to acquire a Master's degree in Elementary Education from East Carolina University....
Marion Boykin
Dec 10, 2020
Marion J. Boykin, Jr., 86, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 10, 2020.
A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family.
He was owner and operator of the former Starlite Drive-In Theatre and Putt Putt Golf Course in Wilson along with many other movie theatres in Eastern NC over the years. ...
Alma Avera
Dec 8, 2020
Alma Thorne Avera, 86, of Wilson, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Elm City Baptist Church. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Mrs. Avera loved going to church, singing in the choir, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She...
Butch Keen
Dec 7, 2020
Robert Lee “Butch” Keen, 74, of Wilson, died Monday, December 7, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Friends may visit at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Butch was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Vick Keen; sons,...
Rick Watson
Dec 7, 2020
Richard Glenn “Rick” Watson, 68, of Garner, died Monday, December 7, 2020.
Graveside service, Friday, 1:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson.
Rick was preceded by his parents, Glenn and Doris Bass Watson.
He was a businessman, family man, protector and leader. He was an entrepreneur and worked with his father and...
Joyce Upchurch
Dec 6, 2020
Joyce Riley Upchurch, 74, of Elm City, died December 6, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.
Surviving is her daughter, Tammy Taylor of Spring Hope; son, David Upchurch (Angela) of Saratoga; grandchildren, Sidney Salter and Megan Barnes; brother, Tommie Riley (Judy) of Raleigh.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Bill Smith
Dec 5, 2020
William E. “Bill” Smith, 87, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 5, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.
It is with heavy hearts the family announces his passing after his valiant fight with Alzheimer’s. Bill’s love of family was unmatched. He loved us all without exception. He loved people and never met a...
Lane Corbett
Dec 3, 2020
Lane Thomas Corbett, 84, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 3, 2020.
The funeral will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse W. "Buddy" Corbett, Jr.
Among her survivors...
Pearl Evans
Dec 3, 2020
Alma Pearl Davis Evans, 79, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 3, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, December 7, 11:00 AM, Marsh Swamp FWB Church Cemetery. Visitation, Sunday, December 6, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.
Mrs. Evans was retired from Foster Forbes Glass Co.
She is survived by son, Billy Evans (Alice) of Bailey;...
J.C. Ford
Dec 2, 2020
James Carlton “J.C” Ford, 79, of Kenly, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
Due to COVID-19, the family requests that you share their grief in spirit rather than in person. They thank you for your understanding and for your prayers. For those wishing to pay final respects, a viewing will be held...
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Sonya Williams
Dec 23, 2020
Sonya Jean Williams, 51, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 24, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 4:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation until 5:30.
She is survived by her father, Frank D. Williams; brothers, Derreck Williams (Katherine) and Edward Williams; nephews, Douglas and Samuel Williams, all of Goldsboro; aunts and uncles, Jewel Dunn (Bobby), Thelma...
Ivey Harris
Dec 23, 2020
Ivey McKenley Harris, Sr., 84, of Elm City, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 1:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired as service manager at the former George Hicks Chrysler-Plymouth and lab manager at Insco Labs.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Edwards...
Janet Pittman
Dec 21, 2020
Janet Davis Pittman, 84, of Wilson, died Monday, December 21, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 12 Noon, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 9:30 – 11:00 AM.
Janet was a member of Connect Church and retired from the Wilson County School System.
She is survived by her husband, Royce J....
Clifton Whitley
Dec 21, 2020
Clifton Randolph Whitley, 70, of Wilson, died Monday, December 21, 2020.
The funeral was held Wednesday at Black Creek Cemetery.
He is survived by his son, Randy Whitley (Tracy) of High Point; step-daughters, Renee Hobert (Chris) of Charlotte and Tammy Brown of Greensboro; brothers, James Whitley (Caroline) of Black Creek and Wayne Whitley (Vicky) of...
Royce Skinner
Dec 20, 2020
Royce Carroll Skinner, 77, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 20, 2020.
Graveside service, Thursday, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted by Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Watkins.
Royce and his wife, Andra, owned and operated The Skinner Agency, Inc. for over 35 years. He served in the US Air Force. Royce will be remembered by his...
Doris Dail
Dec 16, 2020
Doris Matthews Dail, 94, of Wilson, daughter of Wiley and Mamie Hayes Matthews, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Brian Center, Wilson.
A service for the family will be held at a later date.
She was retired Office Manager at Heilig-Meyers Furniture Co in Wilson.
She is survived by her son, Ralph Lee...
Edward Styles
Dec 16, 2020
Edward Styles, 93, of Wilson, scholar and wordsmith, known for his love of literature, art, and poetry, died on December 16, 2020.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date when the family can all be together.
Born in East Chicago, Indiana, Ed was the youngest son of William and Carrie Styles....
Dick Cozart
Dec 14, 2020
Ula Hubert “Dick” Cozart III died Monday, December 14, 2020.
The son of the late Janet Riley and U.H. Cozart, Jr., he was born in Wilson November 8, 1933 and lived his entire life there with the exception of his high school, college and military years.
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, a church service...
Beth Fleetwood
Dec 12, 2020
Beth Lennon Fleetwood, 91, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro.
A service for the family will be at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh.
In lieu of flowers, build the future by donating to the Southside Baptist Building Fund, 4948 Carter Rd, Elm City, NC 27822.
Mrs....
Charles Gardner
Dec 11, 2020
Charles F. Gardner, 93, of Wilson, died Friday, December 11, 2020.
The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Gardner had been married for 67 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the years of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife,...
Janice Barnes
Dec 11, 2020
Janice Taylor Barnes, 78, of Lucama, died Friday, December 11, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 11:00AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Friends may visit at 3115 Westshire Dr N, Wilson.
She graduated from Lucama High School and went on to acquire a Master's degree in Elementary Education from East Carolina University....
Marion Boykin
Dec 10, 2020
Marion J. Boykin, Jr., 86, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 10, 2020.
A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family.
He was owner and operator of the former Starlite Drive-In Theatre and Putt Putt Golf Course in Wilson along with many other movie theatres in Eastern NC over the years. ...
Alma Avera
Dec 8, 2020
Alma Thorne Avera, 86, of Wilson, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Elm City Baptist Church. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Mrs. Avera loved going to church, singing in the choir, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She...
Butch Keen
Dec 7, 2020
Robert Lee “Butch” Keen, 74, of Wilson, died Monday, December 7, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Friends may visit at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Butch was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Vick Keen; sons,...
Rick Watson
Dec 7, 2020
Richard Glenn “Rick” Watson, 68, of Garner, died Monday, December 7, 2020.
Graveside service, Friday, 1:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson.
Rick was preceded by his parents, Glenn and Doris Bass Watson.
He was a businessman, family man, protector and leader. He was an entrepreneur and worked with his father and...
Joyce Upchurch
Dec 6, 2020
Joyce Riley Upchurch, 74, of Elm City, died December 6, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.
Surviving is her daughter, Tammy Taylor of Spring Hope; son, David Upchurch (Angela) of Saratoga; grandchildren, Sidney Salter and Megan Barnes; brother, Tommie Riley (Judy) of Raleigh.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Bill Smith
Dec 5, 2020
William E. “Bill” Smith, 87, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 5, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.
It is with heavy hearts the family announces his passing after his valiant fight with Alzheimer’s. Bill’s love of family was unmatched. He loved us all without exception. He loved people and never met a...
Lane Corbett
Dec 3, 2020
Lane Thomas Corbett, 84, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 3, 2020.
The funeral will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse W. "Buddy" Corbett, Jr.
Among her survivors...
Pearl Evans
Dec 3, 2020
Alma Pearl Davis Evans, 79, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 3, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, December 7, 11:00 AM, Marsh Swamp FWB Church Cemetery. Visitation, Sunday, December 6, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.
Mrs. Evans was retired from Foster Forbes Glass Co.
She is survived by son, Billy Evans (Alice) of Bailey;...
J.C. Ford
Dec 2, 2020
James Carlton “J.C” Ford, 79, of Kenly, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
Due to COVID-19, the family requests that you share their grief in spirit rather than in person. They thank you for your understanding and for your prayers. For those wishing to pay final respects, a viewing will be held...
